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ADIDAS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES YEEZY BOOST 700 MNVN "PHOSPHOR" & "BONE"

Kanye West‘s adidas YEEZY line has officially announced the YEEZY BOOST 700 MNVN in two new colorways: “Phosphor” & “Bone.” One of the newest silhouettes in West and the Trefoil’s long-running partnership, the MNVN provides a more boldly branded look than most other YEEZY styles, and calls to mind images of hiking footwear with its chunky, technical build. “Phosphor” and “Bone” are decidedly on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to color — the former uses a vivid neon yellow, the latter an earth tone that’s similar to August 2019’s YEEZY 500 “Bone White.” Although the primary hues may be divergent, the rest of the construction is uniform. Bold silver “700” hits are front and center on the synthetic uppers, while hi-vis reflective detailing hits heel and forefoot overlays. Thick black midsoles with the same shape as the YEEZY BOOST 700 and YEEZY BOOST 700 V2 are stuffed chock-full of bouncy BOOST cushioning to complete the look. Early reports stated that both “Phosphor” and “Bone” would be city-exclusive drops, but both will see a global release in full family sizes. The “Phosphor” is set for April 24, while we won’t see the “Bone” until July 11, contrary to initial speculation that it too would release in April. Each style’s MSRP is uniform, with men’s pairs priced at $220 USD, kids at $160 USD and infants at $140 USD. Both will be available via the adidas webstore, YEEZY Supply and retailers like Footpatrol.

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DRAKE'S RARE "TOOSIE SLIDE" RAF BOMBER JUST RESOLD FOR OVER $15K

A super-rare “Riot Riot Riot Camo Bomber” from Raf Simons‘ Fall/Winter 2001 re-entered the public imagination this month when Drake donned it for his “Toosie Slide” video — so much so that it has resold for €14,000 ($15,244) on the Vestiaire Collective. Given the silhouette is regarded as one of the ten most iconic Raf Simons pieces of all time, $14,000 is actually a steal considering the seller was reportedly asking for $22,263 earlier this week. While that might sound like a lot to drop on a bomber, this is a jacket that once resold on Grailed for a jaw-dropping $47,000 back in 2018. At the time it was resale platform’s highest sold item to date. The “Riot Riot Riot” Camo bomber is an archive piece from Raf Simons’ critically lauded Fall/ Winter 2001 collection. The FW01 show was considered a pivotal moment in menswear history after Simons returned to the industry following a one-year sabbatical. He then embarked on shaking up the status quo of slim-fit suiting with oversized silhouettes, hoodies, and grungy youthful models. The piece is crafted from an oversized Fortex bomber with patches depicting David Bowie, Richy Edwards from the Manic Street Preachers, and a Bauhaus poster. Notable for foreshadowing an obsession with subcultural figures that would inform the rest of Raf Simons oeuvre for years to come. It’s been seen on the likes of Kanye West, who wore it for several weeks straight in 2007.

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HOW TO WATCH TRAVIS SCOTT'S 'FORTNITE' CONCERT

Travis Scott will premiere a new song as part of his immersive in-game Fortnite concert this week. While concerts around the world are being postponed and canceled, Scott is bringing his “Astronomical” event to fans virtually via the online gaming platform. And, not only will he premiere a new song he’s also debuting playable outfits, emotes, and Astronomical in-game challenges as part of the game’s “Icon” series. The “one of a kind musical journey” kicks off Thursday, April 23 at different times depending on your timezone. However, as the regions aren’t regionally locked, if one event reaches capacity or you miss your set time, you can check into another slot in a later timezone. Check out the set times below. To secure a spot, just log in to Fortnite and ensure that your game is updated to the latest version (it was updated today). Make sure you arrive 30 minutes early to secure your place, as the live experience has limited capacity. Head to Epic Games’ official website for more details. This is the second major in-game concert to occur in Fortnite. Last February, Marshmello’s hugely successful concert drew 10.7 million viewers to become the biggest event in the game’s history. View this post on Instagram Mark your calendars! Astronomical featuring @travisscott is coming at you multiple times later this week 🎶 For your local time zone, check Fortnite.com/Astronomical A post shared by Fortnite (@fortnite) on Apr 20, 2020 at 11:00am PDT

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LV UNVEILS ITS LATEST HOME GOODS COLLECTION

Aside from its notable garment and accessory offerings, Louis Vuitton has developed a sizeable focus on home items that have garnered in recent years. Most recently the luxury fashion house unveiled its latest collection of home goods centered around the “Games,” “Sporting Goods” and “Collectors Items” categories. Leading the “Games” front is the previously spotlighted “Monogram Tower” faux Jenga set, accompanied by the matching Dice Case, Vivienne Playing Cards and Pouch, and Pouch Arsène with Playing Cards. Moving on we have the “Sporting Goods” which prominently utilize Louis Vuitton’s Monogram Eclipse pattern. Standouts in the category include the Dumbells, Ping Pong Set James and Jump Rope Christopher. Rounding up the latest home goods range are collection worthy items like the Vinyl Holder, Vivienne Music Box, Shaker and Voguez Volez Voyages Paperweight. Take a look at the home goods above and head over to Louis Vuitton’s website to shop the items now.

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SONY MAY MAKE LESS THAN 6 MILLION PLAYSTATION 5 UNITS IN FIRST YEAR

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Sony is expected to produce less than 6 million PlayStation 5 consoles in its first year. This is partly due to its speculated production cost and COVID-19 stifling promotional plans for the hardware. Sources close to Sony PlayStation suggest its assembly partners are only producing 5 to 6 million units in the fiscal year ending in March 2021. Sony previously released its PlayStation 4 for $399 USD in November 2013 and it went on to sell 7.5 million units in the first two quarters. Developers expect the PS5 to be priced around $499 USD to $549 USD, which Bloomberg suggests is due to the scarce components needed to build the unit. It’s been previously reported that due to the manufacturing cost of the product, the company is finding it difficult to keep the selling price under $450 USD. According to sources, Sony plans to sell its PS4 and PlayStation 4 Pro at a lower cost around the time of the PS5 launch in order to garner new PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now subscribers. Sony’s Chief Executive Officer Kenichiro Yoshida has stated the company will “aim to increase recurring revenue rather than one-time hardware purchases.” Production volume is still up for changes depending on how the pandemic turns out, but Sony will unlikely delay the launch of PS5 from the Holiday season, especially if the next-gen Xbox, which is expected to arrive around the same time, doesn’t delay either.

DABABY "BLAME IT ON BABY"

DaBaby is holding himself accountable in his newest project, Blame It on Baby. Clocking in at just over 30 minutes with 13 tracks, the Charlotte rapper’s latest studio album features appearances from some of the biggest names in music, including Future and jetsonmade on “LIGHTSKIN SH*T,” Roddy Ricch on “ROCKSTAR,” Quavo on “PICK UP” Megan Thee Stallion and Ashanti on “NASTY,” NBA YoungBoy on “JUMP” and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and London On Da Track on “DROP.” Blame It on Baby arrives just seven months after its chart-topping predecessor KIRK and a little over a year after Baby on Baby. Earlier this April, the 2019 XXL Freshman shared a cinematic visual for “Find My Way” that saw him and Simone B. in a modern day Bonnie and Clyde situation, along with a 1-800-Blame-it-On-Baby informercial to promote the record. Stream DaBaby’s Blame It on Baby on Spotify and Apple Music.